Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,879.92, 651,279.96 and 384,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433,879.92, 651,279.96 and 384,282 is: 576,830.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,879.92 : 651,279.96 = 384,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,879.92/651,279.96 = 384,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,879.92x = 651,279.96 × 384,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,879.92x = 250,275,165,588.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,275,165,588.72/433,879.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,830.49
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